San Francisco, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)Online
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)Online
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeOnline
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeOnline
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)Online
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007Online
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007Online
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007Online

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralDept. of Building Inspection
Phone: (415) 558-6088
Fax: (415) 558-6401
PlumbingDept. of Building Inspection
Phone: (415) 558-6088
Fax: (415) 558-6401
MechanicalDept. of Building Inspection
Phone: (415) 558-6088
Fax: (415) 558-6401
ElectricalDept. of Building Inspection
Phone: (415) 558-6088
Fax: (415) 558-6401
AccessibilityDisabled Access/Code Enforcement
Phone: (415) 558-6095
Historic PreservationGeneral information
Phone: (415) 558-6088
EnvironmentalDepartment of the Environment
Phone: (415) 355-3700
Fax: (415) 554-6393
Fire MarshalFire Marshal
Phone: (415) 558-3200
Fax: (415) 558-3407
ZoningZoning Administrator
Phone: (415) 558-6377
Fax: (415) 558-6409
PlanningPlanning Dept.
Phone: (415) 558-6378
Fax: (415) 558-6409
City AttorneyDennis J. Herrera
City Attorney
Phone: (415) 554-4700
Fax: (415) 554-4745
Public WorksDirector, Public Works
Phone: (415) 554-6926
Fax: (415) 554-6944
Parks/RecreationGeneral information
Phone: (415) 831-2700